Do you really think “culture wars” are new? Far from it! Jesus lived in the midst of culture wars! The Acts of the Apostles are a record of how first-century Christians coped with their own culture wars
In this Vincentian Mindwalk I invite you to look at the realities of those days. Jesus’ response should challenge us in the midst of our culture wars.
Today, some cling to a late medieval view of the Church as expressed in the language and liturgy of the Council of Trent. Others think everything is up for grabs. Each group sees the shortcomings of the other. Neither is open to how they themselves miss the point.
Were there “culture wars” In the early church? When people from various groups began to follow Jesus they brought with them.deep-seated cultural biases.
Exploring lessons from clashing mindsets in the early church.